Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H20

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 6 years after the H20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-4 scores against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 compared to the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and H20.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.